(ROWLETT, TX – June 12, 2020) The Rowlett Chamber, like many of you, is deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of George Floyd. The country is hurting right now. We cannot adequately express our condolences for all the pain and loss so many are experiencing. We have only seen peaceful protests in Rowlett even while […]
Grand Opening Friday, June 12 (ROWLETT, TX – June 10, 2020) This evening, Blue Ribbon News was excited to be among a limited number of guests invited to a VIP Preview of RetroCade, Rockwall County’s first dedicated bar space arcade. Located at 6320 Dalrock Road in Rowlett (Suite 100, behind Whataburger, next to Chiloso), RetroCade […]
Swing from vines, climb the rock wall, glide through a canopy (ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) Do you remember riding a bike for the first time without training wheels? Or mustering up enough courage to jump into the deep end when learning to swim? There’s no doubt that reaching such milestones can help a […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2020 – We have received an additional seven confirmed COVID-19 cases from Texas DSHS. Six of the cases are located in Rockwall. One case is located in Royse City. One person is in their 20’s. Three people are in their 30’s. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) During its regular meeting today, June 9th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 12, 2020 as Women’s Veterans Day in the county. The proclamation recognizes all women who have served their country through the United States Armed Forces. June 12th was chosen because that’s the date President Harry […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (RCOEM) has received six new confirmed cases from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Four cases are in Rockwall. One case is in Royse City. One case is in Fate. Two people are in […]
ROWLETT, TX – June 8, 2020 – The City of Rowlett announced on Facebook that the Rowlett downtown water tower will be lit in crimson and gold tonight (Monday, June 8) in remembrance of George Floyd. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked cities nationwide to take part in this remembrance of Mr. Floyd, a graduate of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2020 – A local high-level, competitive girls soccer team, RISE8, is seeking to add a quality player to complete its 07G roster for the Fall 2020/Spring 2021 season. This is great soccer family with no club fees, with practices in the Rowlett – Rockwall area. Open practices | Tryouts | […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 2, 2020) Sylvan Learning of Rockwall-Heath celebrated the re-opening of its facility at 6537 Horizon Road Suite C on June 1, after a temporary closure due to COVID-19. The learning center invited the community out to an Open House event on May 31st to mark the occasion. Visitors enjoyed all kinds […]
(DALLAS, TX — May 28, 2020) The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture received a $50,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to research and interpret the historic legacy of the Hall of Negro Life from the 1936 Texas Centennial Celebration. The Working Group on Confederate Monuments recommended that untold histories surrounding […]